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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

12

Bridgeport Telegram local newspaper notices and rates

Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and local publishing. It announces daily publication from 140 Middle St Bridgeport Conn with evening hours and toll-free Milford and Fairfield phone connections for advertisements or news, plus Associated Press membership and republication rights.

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Trolleyless Danbury to Replace Cars with Buses

Danbury CT will become the first trolleyless city in the state as the Danbury Power and Transportation Co plans to replace streetcars with motor buses this month. The shift aims to modernize and attract riders, with most current employees likely retained to operate the new buses. The move spurs debate on speed versus congestion, safety, and reliability, with observers noting lessons from Cranbury’s experiment and reflecting on public opinion dynamics and radio's role as an entertainment medium rather than a policy influencer.

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Public Open Town Talk Highlights Platform Power

Public speaker Sir Frederick Wirste argued at Williams Town Institute of Politics that the public platform and press act as major shapers of opinion while radio rests on assumption. He praised the enduring pull of oratory, noting many voters form opinions from campaign messaging and press coverage, with no single medium dominating.

America Frederick Frederick Wirste Te Institute of Politics Williamstown Tepres Campalza

Traffic study shows cars outpace steam trains into Boston

A Boston traffic survey on July 1 finds private autos carry more riders into and out of the city than steam railroads. Cars account for about 20 percent of total traffic, while trams account for 13 percent, with seasonal factors and weekday volumes noted. The piece reflects on urban life, transportation limits, and social observations.

Boston

President Coolidge Warns on State Sovereignty in Colorado

President Coolidge told Coloradans that states are sovereign in their own right, not mere subdivisions of the federal government. He cited the constitution and warned that federal overreach risks undermining the republic built over 150 years.

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Political Pointers and Connecticut Legislative Battle Recalled

Voters are urged to register between August 8 and August 15 ahead of primaries. The piece recounts the 1911 battle over the Public Utilities commission law with Senator Hurley, Donaryan, Judson, and Bevan Mahan, noting party splits and lobbies, Stamford opposition to instructed delegates, and Bridgeport Post backing Judson. New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury opposed the bill, a landmark lobbying clash.

John Hurles Senate Publs Utilities Commission Trurley Jeremiah Donovan Norwalk Fairfield County Stiles Judson State Business Men's Association Donoryan Hurley Bevan T. Mahan New London Lionovan Judson Yer. Fairfield Bridgeport Post Waterbury State Business Mens Association

Aunt Matilda Seeks Slim Figure Through Pills

An aunt, eager to shed surplus weight, ignores sensible caution and follows dubious capsule remedies promising quick results. She eschews diet and walking, ends up a wreck, lamenting loss of health and vitality while her household suffers.

Matilda Selina Sue Ola Doe Price Vais Shorea Doc

Sentences on Virtue and Hypocrisy From a Patchwork Sermon

A fragmentary set of maxims warns that profit comes not from being disagreeable and praise does not follow conceit. It suggests attractiveness fades when vanity grows and notes weather cannot be altered by will. It contrasts sincerity with hypocrisy and hints at a strange aside about a ceremonial pipe and crushed stones.

A European View of the League

An editorial argues the League of Nations should be seen as a shared human project in which Europe must judge and support it. It notes strength in continuity, youth, and co operation while urging education, acceptance of key nations, and cautious hope for Russia and Germany within the League.

League of Nations Guy League America Germany Ruresia Europe Russia League of Notlong

Practical element in religion attracts business-minded readers

A column argues religion has a core practicality. It says modern businessmen seek moral conduct for better personal and social outcomes, noting youths and workers benefit from faith. Kathleen Norris highlights Kansas City Star ads urging young adults to church involvement over reckless youth, amid debate on religion’s central ethics.

Wil TR Crane Kathleen Norris Attenton Kinsay City Kansasity Star

Morse's Sons Seek Guardianship Over Infirm Father Estate

Aug. 4 AP. Harry Morse of Noank and Erwin Morse seek guardianship and admin roles for their father Charles W. Morse, alleging incompetence after Mrs. Clemence C. Morse left a will naming Charles as executor without bond. Will filed in Sagadahoc Probate Court. judge to act Sept. 7. Estate valued about 40000, with specific bequests to sister Mamie Long, nephew Maurice Long, daughter Mrs. Geiger, and remainder to three children. Charles Morse, former financier and ship owner, remains ill after a second heat-related setback. daughter Mrs. Gidger is with him.

Clemence C. Morse Charles W. Morse Harry ¥. Morse Noank Conn Erwin A. Morse Washington, D. C Morse Harry F. Morse Sagadahor Probate James &. Lowell New York Feder Court Mamie B. Long Gidger

Odd Couple of Ages Seem in Poetic Riddle

Fragmentary verse ponders aging and perception with playful mis-spellings and surreal imagery. The piece contrasts forty and sixty as observers of youth and twilight, blending dreamlike lines with blurred meanings.

Calls to rename Mothers Day to Parents Day and stock advice

A reader asks if Mothers Day could be broadened to Parents Day, urging focus on parental duties. Cadman argues stock speculation can be legitimate with caution, urges contentment with modest income, and distinguishes preaching from teaching in church, citing theological history and the need for clear doctrine.

New England Sees It Inspectors Guard Corn Carriers

Reported observations illustrate inspectors at entry points into Maine battling the European corn borer. Passengers discard luggage into lakes to avoid searches while storms spawn dramatic weather tales from Vermont to New Hampshire. Groundhog pelts loom as a potential new revenue in fur markets as trapping and garment plans rise.

Maine Frank P. Washburn

Retail Board Invited to Norwalk Outing

Norwalk August 4 Special The Board of Trade and associated clubs plan a community outing at Roten Point. The Retail Board of Bridgeport is invited to participate. Events include a ball game sailing in the sound dinner and a dance. A large crowd is expected.

Norwalk Board of Trade and Associated Clubs Roten Point Retail Board of Bridgeport Sound

Army Triumphs Over Meadow Brook In Tough Polo Semi

In a hard fought junior championship semi final at Westchester County Meadow Brook faced Army. Army edged Meadow Brook in a tense polo match noted for its intensity and contested plays. A curious aside about Japanese fiction appeared in the text but not relevant to the game.

Westchester-Yitmore Army Meadow Brook

Weather outlook for Eastern and New England regions

Eastern New York fair in most areas with central showers possible. cooler temperatures likely in the south. Southern New England cloudy on Thursday and Friday with warm spells. Northern New England expect lingering clouds and showers Thursday night, followed by cooler coastal conditions. Winds mostly northwest to moderate, with variable strength near coastal zones. The system from the St Lawrence region extends toward Newfoundland. overall the forecast calls for showery periods in New England Thursday night into Friday, with fair conditions elsewhere along the east and Atlantic states.

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Temperature Observations From New Haver Bureau

Observations taken at 6 p.m. meridian noted by the New Haver Bureau include calculation results for the Tel The diddlebrook Alman tight, with references to solar timing, sunrise, and water levels. Low water readings are mentioned in the context of the observed data.

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